ParentalInvolvement

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Presenter Notes: Use the script in the PPT notes. Before beginning,

  • Download the PPT and show on LCD projector.
  • Download the "Family Friendly" PDF and make copies so that each participant has one copy.
  • On the presentation laptop, open the link to the wiki. Open the stopwatch in another tab.
  • Familiarize yourself with the WEBQUEST.


Time..........
 Activity.................................................................................
 Resources...........................................
10 min
 Introduction: Essential Question & Guiding Questions
 PowerPoint (Slides 2-5)
Partnering+with+Parents.pptx
35 min
 ACTIVITY 1: Survey
How family friendly is your school?
Groups read and discuss assigned section of survey. Each group
creates on chart paper a list of ideas for addressing a particular element
of parental involvement. Groups then share out with whole class.
 PowerPoint (Slide 6)
family_friendly_082408.pdf

Online Stopwatch
50 min
 ACTIVITY 2: Webquest
What opportunities can our school provide to encourage parents to partner with the school?
Webquest
25 min
 INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
What steps can you personally take to partner with parents?